HOD Humanities

Roots Country School· Est. 2003 · CBSE · Shimla
₹8.5L – ₹20.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 22 Aug
● posted 20 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Shimla.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹8.5L – ₹20.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Shimla

₹8.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.5L – ₹20.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Roots Country School invites applications for a HOD Humanities in Shimla, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools shimla. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Roots Country School in Shimla, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools shimla is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2003,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹8.5 LPA – ₹20.7 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Roots Country School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Roots Country School
CBSE · Senior Secondary · Shimla · Est. 2003 · 15:1 students per teacher
2003
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
15:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Shimla, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools shimla
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